Padang is the capital and largest city of West Sumatra, Indonesia. It has a population of roughly 800,000 people, mostly speakers of the Minangkabau language.
Padang's Teluk Bayur harbor is the largest and busiest harbor on the west coast of Sumatra. The city is served by Tabing airport, and is a common transit point for surfers travelling to the Mentawai Islands.
The city is famous throughout Indonesia for its spicy food. Padang-style restaurants are common throughout the country.
